Cytotechnologist: Cytopathology Diagnostics Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kings (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—New York Harbor Healthcare System is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex diagnostic testing in cytopathology and collaborate with pathologists. This federal position requires handling Pap smears and other specimens, maintaining QA, and participating in teaching and cross-training of staff.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm; telework is not available. Salary ranges from $96,809 to $125,858 per year, with standard federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal qualifications.
• For foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Report microscopic interpretation of Pap smears for cervical cancer screening.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of specimens from other sites; collaborate with pathologists.
• Independently perform and monitor smear prep, staining, and quality control per SOPs.
• Review cases with staff and residents; teach students and others as needed.
• Maintain quality assurance and participate in laboratory QA/QC programs.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—New York Harbor Healthcare System is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex diagnostic testing in cytopathology and collaborate with pathologists. This federal position requires handling Pap smears and other specimens, maintaining QA, and participating in teaching and cross-training of staff.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm; telework is not available. Salary ranges from $96,809 to $125,858 per year, with standard federal benefits.